Hexham Abbey
How do we get our climbing hydrangea in a pot to flower? How can I encourage more wildlife into my garden without it being too wild? Peter Gibbs and the panel have all the answers.
Can you suggest some plants that could withstand being in strong winds? What can I do to encourage more wildlife into my garden without it looking too wild? What gardening activity would you like to do on your 100th birthday?
Peter Gibbs and his team of gardening experts answer the questions from the audience in Hexham Abbey.
Joining Peter to unearth the horticultural dilemmas are passionate garden designers Matthew Wilson and Bunny Guinness, and house plant expert Anne Swithinbank.
Later in the programme, Matthew Wilson is joined by local horticulturists Rachel Ryver and Kay Owen as they visit what remains of the Sycamore Gap and discuss what's being done to regrow the iconic tree.
Senior Producer: Dan Cocker
Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod
Executive Producer: Carly Maile
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Questions and timecodes are below. Where applicable, plant names have been provided.
Q – We've done “No Mo May” but it looks quite messy. What should we do now? (2’00”}
Q – How do we get our climbing hydrangea in a pot to flower? (5’32”}
Q – Why do my Trachelospermum Jasminoides keep dying? Any tips on what I can do to keep them alive? (8’26”}
Q – Could you suggest some plants that could withstand being strong winds? (11’07”}
Anne SwithinbankĚý–
ElaeagnusĚý'Quicksilver', oleaster 'Quicksilver'
ArbutusĚýunedo, strawberry tree
Bunny Guinness –
Salix, willow
QuercusĚýilex, holm oak
Feature – Matthew Wilson is joined by The National Trust's Rachel Ryver and Kay Owen as they visit what remains of the Sycamore Gap (15’38”}
Q – Unfortunately, some of my young oaks have had their growing tip pecked off by a greedy pheasant… Will these regenerate? (19’56”}
Q – What can I do to encourage more nature into my garden without it looking too wild? (23’32”}
Matthew Wilson –
Wisteria
Camsus Radicans, trumpet vine
RosaĚýMary DelanyĚý('Ausorts'} (S”}, rose [Mary Delany]
Akiba Quinata, chocolate vine
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Anne Swithinbank –
Sophora Sun King, kowhai [Sun King]
ClematisĚýrehderiana, nodding virgin's bower
Bunny GuinnessĚý–
Taxus, yew
Hollies
Crataegus, hawthorn
Foxgloves
DigitalisĚýpurpureaĚýf.Ěýalbiflora, white-flowered foxglove
HesperisĚýmatronalis, dame's violet
Q – How do we get rid of the Celandines over taking our garden? (34’14”}
Q – What gardening activity would you like to do on your 100th birthday? (38’53”}
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